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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,638.40, 38,425.20 and 18,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,638.40, 38,425.20 and 18,704.80 is: 28,033.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,638.40 : 38,425.20 = 18,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,638.40/38,425.20 = 18,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,638.40x = 38,425.20 × 18,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,638.40x = 718,735,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,735,680.96/25,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,033.56

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